Rock Hill Deed Records and Property Records Search
Rock Hill deed records are maintained by the York County Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds, a combined office serving the largest city in York County. The Honorable Angie M. Bryant holds both positions, meaning the same office handles both court records and all real property recording for York County. The office is located at the Government Center in York, South Carolina, at 6 South Congress Street. Rock Hill residents access deed records, mortgages, plats, and liens through this combined office, which records nearly 60,000 documents annually across all instrument types for York County.
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Where Rock Hill Deed Records Are Filed
Rock Hill deed records are filed with the York County Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds at the Government Center in York. Unlike many South Carolina counties that have a separate Register of Deeds, York County combines both functions under one elected official. Angie M. Bryant serves as both Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds, overseeing a combined office that processes nearly 60,000 recorded instruments annually. Land records in York County date back to the 1700s, covering several centuries of Rock Hill and York County property history.
Online access to Rock Hill deed records is available through the York County records portal. Mortgage documents are available online from July 1, 1982, and deeds and plats from January 1, 1979. The York County Register of Deeds website provides access to the online index and recording information. A satellite office in Rock Hill is available for residents who prefer a closer location than the main Government Center in York. Businesses can also file Assumed Name Certificates through this combined office.
| Office | York County Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds |
|---|---|
| Address | Government Center, 6 South Congress Street, York, SC 29745 |
| Phone | (803) 684-8510 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | yorkcountygov.com |
The York County Economic Development site provides information on business registration, including Assumed Name Certificates that are filed with the same combined office that maintains Rock Hill deed records.
York County Economic Development resources reference the combined Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds office, which handles both business name filings and all real property deed recording for Rock Hill and York County.
How to Search Rock Hill Deed Records Online
The SC Land Records portal provides free public access to recorded documents from York County including Rock Hill deed records. You can search by grantor name, grantee name, book and page, or instrument type without registering for an account. The portal covers York County documents within the available date ranges and is a practical starting point for most Rock Hill property searches.
York County also maintains its own records search through the county ROD website, with deeds and plats available from 1979 and mortgages from 1982. The South Carolina court records portal for York County lists court-related resources including the combined recording office. For property ownership data and deed history in a compiled format, SC Property Checker for York County covers Rock Hill parcels. The York County Deed Stamps Calculator available through yorkcountygov.com/543 helps estimate recording fees before submission.
The South Carolina court records portal for York County provides access information and links related to the combined office that handles both court records and Rock Hill deed records.
The York County court records portal provides links to the combined Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds office, where all Rock Hill deed records are maintained alongside other official court documents.
What Rock Hill Deed Records Contain
Deed records for Rock Hill properties follow the standard requirements of South Carolina recording law. Each deed includes the grantor's and grantee's names and addresses, a legal description of the property, the stated consideration or value, and the recording date and instrument number assigned at filing. Legal descriptions typically reference a recorded York County plat or use metes and bounds notation. Tax map numbers are frequently included as a cross-reference to the county assessor's records.
All Rock Hill deeds executed after July 1, 1976 must include a derivation clause under Section 30-5-35 of the South Carolina Code. This clause identifies the prior instrument by which the grantor received title. The grantee's mailing address is also required. Additional content may include easements, restrictions, right-of-way grants, and subdivision covenants. Mortgages recorded for Rock Hill properties name the lender and borrower and describe the security interest and loan terms. Once recorded, all instruments become constructive notice to future buyers and lenders in York County.
Recording Rock Hill Property Documents
Recording property instruments in Rock Hill requires compliance with Title 30, Chapter 5 of the South Carolina Code. Section 30-5-30 requires that all deeds be acknowledged before a notary public or other authorized officer. The acknowledgment must appear on the document before it is submitted to the Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds in York.
The deed recording fee under Section 12-24-10 is $1.85 per $500 of property value. Base page fees apply in addition: $15.00 for the first page and $5.00 per additional page. York County's Deed Stamps Calculator at yorkcountygov.com/543 can help compute the total fee before submitting. Documents must be original, legible, and formatted with a three-inch top margin. Certified copies cost $10.00 per document. Section 30-5-90 requires processing within 30 days. Liens on Rock Hill properties are subject to Section 30-7-70 governing lien priority and filing. York County also processes passport applications at the Rock Hill satellite location, handling over 14,000 passport applications annually through the acceptance facility.
Getting Copies of Rock Hill Deed Records
Certified copies of Rock Hill deed records are available from the York County Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds at the Government Center in York or at the satellite office in Rock Hill. Certified copies cost $10.00 per document and carry the official seal accepted in legal and financial proceedings. Standard photocopies are available at a lower per-page rate for reference use.
When requesting a specific document, provide the grantor and grantee names, the recording date, and the book and page number or instrument number if known. Requests can be submitted in person at either the York main office or the Rock Hill satellite office. Mail requests are also accepted; include a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment for the applicable fees. For documents dating back before 1979, older instruments may require additional processing time. Contact the office at (803) 684-8510 to confirm current procedures for historical document requests.
Rock Hill Property Record Resources
Rock Hill deed records at the York County Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds are public records under S.C. Code Section 30-4-10. Any person may inspect or obtain copies of recorded instruments without providing a reason. The open-access policy covers all filed instruments regardless of type or recording date. Social Security numbers visible on recorded documents may be redacted from online versions upon request by the affected party.
The South Carolina Department of Archives and History holds early York County land records and colonial grants that predate the current recording system. These records are useful for tracing Rock Hill title chains back to the 1700s. The York County courts at sccourts.org provide additional court-related resources for York County. For residents who need to add or remove a name from a deed, consult a qualified South Carolina real estate attorney; the Clerk of Court staff cannot prepare legal documents or advise on title matters.
York County Deed Records
York County maintains all deed records for Rock Hill through the combined Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds office. The office serves the largest city in the county and records approximately 60,000 instruments per year. For a full overview of the York County recording system, fees, and online access tools, visit the York County deed records page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Residents of nearby cities file deed records at their county's recording office. Select a city to learn more.